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Henry Thomas, a two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle who spent eight seasons with Minnesota, signed a three-year deal with the Detroit Lions… . The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms with exCincinnati Reds reliever Rob Dibble, who missed most of last season following rotator cuff surgery… . University of Florida football coach Steve Spurrier underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in Gainesville, Fla.

Anne Marie Duggan bowled a 300 on the heels of an opening 289 to take a commanding lead after the first round of the LPBT’s $60,000 Alexandria Open in Alexandria, La… . Neal Broten, one of two members of the U.S. “Miracle on Ice” 1980 Olympic gold medal hockey team still active in the NHL, was acquired by the New Jersey Devils from the Dallas Stars for Corey Millen.